A local ethics expert says a potential conflict of interest by a state senator could get the attention of the La. Supreme Court. That's because the senator never disclosed that possible conflict when he discussed a bill in the legislature.

A local ethics expert says a potential conflict of interest by a state senator could get the attention of the La. Supreme Court. That's because the senator never disclosed that possible conflict when he discussed a bill in the legislature.

The City of Baker lost nearly all of its grant money to teach school kids about drug awareness after the police officer in charge of the program simply didn’t show up to any of the schools (Source: WAFB)

The City of Baker lost nearly all of its grant money to teach school kids about drug awareness after the police officer in charge of the program simply didn’t show up to any of the schools (Source: WAFB)

The City of Baker lost nearly all of its grant money to teach school kids about drug awareness after the police officer in charge of the program simply didn’t show up to any of the schools.

A lawyer representing one of the suspects in the LSU hazing death of Max Gruver has asked prosecutors for more information about what is contained in an audiotape of LSU police officers discussing the Gruver case and other topics.

A lawyer representing one of the suspects in the LSU hazing death of Max Gruver has asked prosecutors for more information about what is contained in an audiotape of LSU police officers discussing the Gruver case and other topics.

One LSU police officer has resigned and four others have been disciplined after a recording surfaced of officers making degrading comments about the family of a missing LSU student and the investigation into his disappearance, LSU said Friday.

One LSU police officer has resigned and four others have been disciplined after a recording surfaced of officers making degrading comments about the family of a missing LSU student and the investigation into his disappearance, LSU said Friday.

LSU has requested the Louisiana legislative auditor look into their former dealings with LaHIT about a computer program developed at the school (Source: WAFB)

LSU has requested the Louisiana legislative auditor look into their former dealings with LaHIT about a computer program developed at the school (Source: WAFB)

Amid questions raised by the 9News Investigators, as well as an anonymous tipster, LSU has asked Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera to look into LSU’s former business dealings with a non-profit called Louisiana Health Information Technology Foundation (LaHIT).

Amid questions raised by the 9News Investigators, as well as an anonymous tipster, LSU has asked Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera to look into LSU’s former business dealings with a non-profit called Louisiana Health Information Technology Foundation (LaHIT).

The chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors says he believes the situation involving years of the use of profane and demeaning language by LSU Human Resources Director A.G. Monaco was dealt with in a "timely manner."

The chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors says he believes the situation involving years of the use of profane and demeaning language by LSU Human Resources Director A.G. Monaco was dealt with in a "timely manner."

Former LSU Chief of Police Lawrence Rabalais agreed to retire “in lieu of termination” last year, according to an email he sent to LSU President F. King Alexander, WAFB Lead Investigator Kiran Chawla reports.

Former LSU Chief of Police Lawrence Rabalais agreed to retire “in lieu of termination” last year, according to an email he sent to LSU President F. King Alexander, WAFB Lead Investigator Kiran Chawla reports.

Hundreds of emails obtained through a public records request from WAFB have revealed the often profane and scathing tone of LSU’s Associate Vice President of Human Resources A.G. Monaco to seemingly innocuous requests.

Hundreds of emails obtained through a public records request from WAFB have revealed the often profane and scathing tone of LSU’s Associate Vice President of Human Resources A.G. Monaco to seemingly innocuous requests.

Judge Trudy White will remain on the criminal bench while Judge Richard "Chip" Moore and Judge Donald Johnson will swap dockets. Judges White and Moore currently serve on criminal benches but both requested to move to civil.

Judge Trudy White will remain on the criminal bench while Judge Richard "Chip" Moore and Judge Donald Johnson will swap dockets. Judges White and Moore currently serve on criminal benches but both requested to move to civil.

State and federal authorities logged more than 60 items of evidence during their investigation into the shooting death of Alton Sterling, according to records from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office obtained through a public records request by the 9News Investigators.

State and federal authorities logged more than 60 items of evidence during their investigation into the shooting death of Alton Sterling, according to records from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office obtained through a public records request by the 9News Investigators.

The man accused this week of killing Zachary police officer and firefighter, Chris Lawton, has been denied bond this time around. He's the same man who was able to bail out of jail again and again after five different arrests in 2017.

The man accused this week of killing Zachary police officer and firefighter, Chris Lawton, has been denied bond this time around. He's the same man who was able to bail out of jail again and again after five different arrests in 2017.

The New Roads Police Department recently hired a rookie officer who was once arrested on a charge of forcible rape, which was later reduced to a misdemeanor, according to documents uncovered by the 9News Investigators.

The New Roads Police Department recently hired a rookie officer who was once arrested on a charge of forcible rape, which was later reduced to a misdemeanor, according to documents uncovered by the 9News Investigators.

Some top brass in our area are fighting to change a law that was established to protect them. They say some of the language in it is keeping them from disciplining some of their own officers. Has it become a bill of privilege?

Some top brass in our area are fighting to change a law that was established to protect them. They say some of the language in it is keeping them from disciplining some of their own officers. Has it become a bill of privilege?

As former New Roads Mayor Robert Myer prepares for a sentencing hearing Tuesday for his recent public corruption conviction, City Councilman Kirk White is preparing to inquire about a more recent case of suspicious spending with city credit cards.

As former New Roads Mayor Robert Myer prepares for a sentencing hearing Tuesday for his recent public corruption conviction, City Councilman Kirk White is preparing to inquire about a more recent case of suspicious spending with city credit cards.

The state of Louisiana has fallen way behind in properly plugging some 4,000 abandoned oil and gas wells. It's a problem we told you about in our "Left for Dead" investigation in early November. Now, we have the results from air and soil samples taken at a handful of well sites near residential communities.

The state of Louisiana has fallen way behind in properly plugging some 4,000 abandoned oil and gas wells. It's a problem we told you about in our "Left for Dead" investigation in early November. Now, we have the results from air and soil samples taken at a handful of well sites near residential communities.

A veteran LSU police officer says a secretly recorded meeting at LSU reveals a university administrator pressured him into retiring and appeared to suggest the officer could bypass official university policies in claiming his accumulated comp time.

A veteran LSU police officer says a secretly recorded meeting at LSU reveals a university administrator pressured him into retiring and appeared to suggest the officer could bypass official university policies in claiming his accumulated comp time.

The rush by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's administration to buy body cameras for every Baton Rouge police officer may mean the city will lose $750,000. Now, they're scrambling to try to keep that money from heading back to the federal government.

The rush by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's administration to buy body cameras for every Baton Rouge police officer may mean the city will lose $750,000. Now, they're scrambling to try to keep that money from heading back to the federal government.

Our months-long undercover surveillance investigation found Louisiana's highest-paid state trooper may have falsified timesheets, claiming he worked full LACE overtime shifts but instead spending much of that time at his house.

Our months-long undercover surveillance investigation found Louisiana's highest-paid state trooper may have falsified timesheets, claiming he worked full LACE overtime shifts but instead spending much of that time at his house.

When we started our undercover investigation, we focused on the LACE program, an overtime detail that allows troopers to write tickets for parish governments and make extra money. But we quickly realized questions about potential payroll fraud extended to regular State Police shifts, funded by every taxpayer in Louisiana.

When we started our undercover investigation, we focused on the LACE program, an overtime detail that allows troopers to write tickets for parish governments and make extra money. But we quickly realized questions about potential payroll fraud extended to regular State Police shifts, funded by every taxpayer in Louisiana.

On Dec. 1, 1986, the skeleton of an unknown woman was found in a rural area of West Baton Rouge Parish. Just this year, she was finally identified, and some believe she was the victim of a notorious serial killer.

On Dec. 1, 1986, the skeleton of an unknown woman was found in a rural area of West Baton Rouge Parish. Just this year, she was finally identified, and some believe she was the victim of a notorious serial killer.

The owner of an unlicensed home daycare where a child was found unresponsive Monday and later died was issued a “cease and desist” order this last June, according to documents obtained by the 9News Investigators.

The owner of an unlicensed home daycare where a child was found unresponsive Monday and later died was issued a “cease and desist” order this last June, according to documents obtained by the 9News Investigators.

Louisiana leaders were thrilled to announce a surplus of more than $100 million.But the big question is, how will they spend it? Victims of the 1983 flood say the state still owes more than $300 million.

Louisiana leaders were thrilled to announce a surplus of more than $100 million.But the big question is, how will they spend it? Victims of the 1983 flood say the state still owes more than $300 million.

A group of residents filed a lawsuit Friday against the Ascension Parish Council over the council’s secretive actions of giving away $450 million to a handful of private businesses through property tax exemptions.

A group of residents filed a lawsuit Friday against the Ascension Parish Council over the council’s secretive actions of giving away $450 million to a handful of private businesses through property tax exemptions.

Raw sewage from a business in Denham Springs has been allowed to overflow onto neighboring properties for years, and state health and environmental agencies have taken little action despite several complaints from residents, some dating as far back as 1991.

Raw sewage from a business in Denham Springs has been allowed to overflow onto neighboring properties for years, and state health and environmental agencies have taken little action despite several complaints from residents, some dating as far back as 1991.

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